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It’s Heart Month and Valentine’s Day so I thought I’d use this opportunity to talk about giving back through cause-related marketing. During tax season, our sister company Peoples Tax hosts a backpack drive for a local charity called Connor’s Heroes. Connor’s Heroes is a non-profit that gives support and companionship to children in cancer treatment […]

It’s official, the 2019 tax season kicks off on Monday, January 28th. As you know, the government shutdown is not going to delay the start of the tax season or the processing of refunds. Unfortunately, your clients don’t know that. The shutdown is likely giving them a false sense of security that they now […]

With so much focus on the new tax law and getting ready for filing season, have you remembered to double check these mundane-yet-utterly-important items for your tax preparation business? Here’s a quick rundown of what should be on your end-of-year checklist: 5 housekeeping items for your tax prep business. Business Insurance How long has it […]

Whether you’re just getting started and don’t have a lot to invest in a traditional brick-and-mortar office set-up or you’re a seasoned veteran making money hand over fist, setting up your own virtual tax office could be a strong choice for you and your tax preparation business. Having a virtual tax office will make it […]

Sometimes someone special walks through your door – someone so special that they make you want to scream in frustration. I’m talking about the problem client – also called the toxic client. We’re talking about that person who does nothing but cause you problems and agony. The ones who make you question why you went […]

In case you missed it, October 15th was National Boss Day, a day for employees to celebrate and honor their bosses. The holiday caused me to pause and think about the term “Boss” and what it meant. Reflecting on that, I was reminded of how important it is to be a leader instead of a […]

Of the 100+ provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA, or the Act) that take effect this year, there are specifically 3 new tax reform changes most likely to impact your small business clients. As a certified tax preparer, you’re probably already familiarizing yourself with many provisions in the TCJA. However, have you […]

Right now, you have a small window of time between when summer ends and before the holidays begin to grab the attention of your clients and get yourself prepared for what will undoubtedly be a wild tax season. This upcoming tax season will mark the first year since Congress’s sweeping tax reforms were signed into […]

Have you been dreaming of flexibility? Of being your own boss… Setting your own hours… and owning your own business? It’s true, business ownership is not for everyone. But it’s also not as out of reach as you may think. Everyone is in charge of their own destiny. There are business owners (like me) who […]

As you know, this year we welcomed a new Form W-4 with the new tax law. While the IRS is not requiring employers to obtain new W-4s from employees, it’s definitely something employers need to be aware of. Your W-4 is what determines how much federal tax is withheld – which makes it a very […]

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